Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Global Trade Compliance Counsel to join their dynamic team. As a vital member of the compliance department, you will support the organization in navigating complex international trade regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to regulatory challenges, ensuring the organization remains compliant and operates efficiently across global markets.

Job Title

Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Location

Washington, DC

Hybrid

3 days a week in our DC office (T, W, and Thurs)

What's the Job?

• Review and negotiate trade compliance provisions in commercial agreements, including NDAs, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational clarity.
• Advise on procedures for screening customers, vendors, and counterparties against restricted and denied party lists.
• Evaluate and approve outbound payments involving higher-risk jurisdictions, ensuring controls align with sanctions considerations.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance on U.S., EU, and UK trade and sanctions laws and regulations.
• Advise on deemed export and re-export controls, including technology transfers.

What's Needed?

• 6+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions within a law firm or in‑house environment.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and relevant EU/UK regimes.
• Experience with screening tools, internal controls, and escalation frameworks.
• Exceptional drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred; in‑house counsel experience a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts global trade compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organization committed to professional growth.
• Work in a hybrid setting with a flexible schedule to support work‑life balance.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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